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Board game enthusiast

Preview: Auctions of Alchemists

Posted on March 17, 2025 by lornadune

Designer: Tanax Publisher: Tanax Games Players: 2-4 Playing time: 30-60 minutes Preview is based on prototype played online, there may be changes before the final production.. In Auctions of Alchemists, players will use strategic bidding to gather the resources needed … Continue reading →

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Quick Take: Dieson Crusoe

Posted on November 28, 2024 by lornadune

Designer: Jinhee Han and HaeYo Artist: Pasio Publishers: Self-published and Best with 1 Games Players: 1 Time: 30-60 minutes I don’t often play solo games but every now and then one comes along that I cannot resist. Dieson was released … Continue reading →

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Quick Take: MON

Posted on October 27, 2024 by lornadune

MON – Emblems from Sengoku Designer: Osami Okano Publisher: Studium Mundi Players 2-5 Time: 15 minutes Mon is a card shedding game inspired by 16th century Japan during the warring period of Sengoku Jidai. The game consists of 3 suits … Continue reading →

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Lorna – Preview of Sweet Lands

Posted on August 27, 2024 by lornadune

Sweet Lands Designer: Totsuca Chuo Artist: Tatsuki Asano Publisher: Uchibacoya Players: 1-4 Time: 100-200 minutes Sweet Lands is the next big box game from Japanese publisher Uchibacoya. Well known for their delightful wooden tokens (the sea-eeples in Aqua Garden!), they … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Shinjuku

Posted on June 28, 2024 by lornadune

Shinjuku (the busiest train station in Tokyo) is a network and pick up and delivery game set in Tokyo, As the owners of competing companies, players build stores and rail lines for customers to get to their stores earning victory … Continue reading →

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Preview: Ginza Retro Café

Posted on June 24, 2024 by lornadune

Ginza Retro Café is a new game from the Japanese design team of Nanatsumu. It was released recently in a Japanese only edition at TGM Spring 24 and sold out in 10 minutes. Nanatsumu will be bringing it to Kickstarter … Continue reading →

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